Former Senior Governor Napolitano Official Throws Support Behind Raoul Zubia

SCOTTSDALE — Today Mario E. Diaz formally endorsed Raoul Zubia for Scottsdale City Council, citing the need for "grown-ups" to return to the council.

Mr. Diaz stated:

“As a twenty-year resident of Scottsdale, Arizona, I’ve been proud of my local government; I’ve been ashamed of my local government; and I’ve been embarrassed of my local government. I’m in the embarrassed phase today. This is why I implore Scottsdale residents to vote for Raoul Zubia for the city council. As a twenty-year resident, I believe we need to elect grown-ups to take care of our great city. We cannot let the clown show at our local government continue."

Raoul Zubia was grateful for the endorsement, saying:

"Thank you, Mario Diaz, for this powerful endorsement. It truly means a lot to me, and I'm grateful to have your support."

Mario E. Diaz is the founder of Mario E. Diaz & Associates. From 2016 to 2026, he served as Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army for Arizona, working as a liaison between the U.S. Army and the state’s civilian leadership. He has held senior roles in Arizona state government, with former Governor and U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano, as well as early service with U.S. Senator Dennis DeConcini and Congressman Ed Pastor.

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ABOUT RAOUL ZUBIA:

Raoul Zubia is a lifelong resident of South Scottsdale, a proud graduate of Coronado High School, and a candidate for Scottsdale City Council. Scottsdale is one of the best places to live in America, and Raoul is running to keep it that way by protecting neighborhoods, managing growth responsibly, and restoring professionalism to City Council. He believes the city needs leadership that listens, plans, and acts while honoring the generations of community spirit that built Scottsdale.

Raoul has served as chair of the Human Services Commission, vice chair of the Protect and Preserve Scottsdale Task Force, and president of Partners for Paiute. He also serves on the EVIT Foundation, the Charro Foundation, the SUSD Foundation, and the Parada del Sol Committee, where he lends his voice each year as an announcer. He was honored with Scottsdale Leadership’s Hodges Award in 2021 and inducted into the Scottsdale History Hall of Fame in 2024.

Through his service, Raoul has remained focused on keeping Scottsdale safe, livable, and economically strong, while preserving the character and values that make the city special. Together, he believes the community can protect what it loves and build a future Scottsdale will be proud of.

PAID FOR BY ZUBIA FOR SCOTTSDALE. AUTHORIZED BY RAOUL ZUBIA

PO Box 1082

Scottsdale, AZ 85252